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NPI & utilities electrician
Maintains the non-process infrastructure and utility systems that support a remote mine and village.
Indicative 2026 annual cash$115k–$160kGross, generally before super
Common roster contextSite roles may use 8/6, 7/7 or shutdown campaigns; workshop and project roles can be residential or DIDO.
Role at a glance
What this role actually does.
Maintains the non-process infrastructure and utility systems that support a remote mine and village. The precise scope changes with the employer, asset, jurisdiction and written authorities.
The work
Core duties
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Maintain lighting, distribution and utility equipment
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Respond to faults in accommodation or site services
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Coordinate planned outages and records
The assets
Equipment and systems
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Switchboards and lighting
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Pumps and treatment controls
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Standby generation and building systems
Before mobilisation
Typical foundations
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Current electrician licence
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Site access and isolation competence
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Any hazardous-area or specialist authorisation only where assigned
Prove capability
Evidence employers can verify
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Utility systems personally maintained
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Fault and test records
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Service continuity and handover
Entry pathway
A credible way into the role.
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Build licensed installation or maintenance experience
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Learn village and utility plant
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Progress into remote NPI teams
Earning context
What tends to move pay
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Experience and verified scope
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Roster, location and shift pattern
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Employer, contract and allowances
Before accepting
Questions to ask about the offer
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Is this base salary, gross cash or a package including super?
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Which roster, point of hire, ordinary hours and overtime terms apply?
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What duties, equipment and written authorities are included in the offer?
Progression
Possible next moves.
Leads licensed electrical work, schedules a crew and checks that access, testing and handover meet site requirements.
Related role band: $155k–$215kApplies electrical engineering or project delivery skills to power, controls and infrastructure work within the stated design and approval scope.
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Editorial note
Salary bands are broad 2026 Australian mining comparisons, not promised rates. Role requirements summarise common practice and do not replace legislation, regulator guidance, an employment agreement, site procedures or a written appointment. Pay presentation reviewed 27 September 2026.